More Than A Muse
Episodes
THREE YEARS of More Than A Muse *Annual Trivia*
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you listened to every episode this year? Do you think you can correctly answer a question about every single person? For our *3rd Annual Trivia E...
THREE YEARS of More Than A Muse *Annual Trivia*
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you listened to every episode this year? Do you think you can correctly answer a question about every single person? For our *3rd Annual Trivia E...
How Often Do You Think About the Roman Empire?
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're on TikTok, you've probably come across the trend going around of women asking the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Em...
How Often Do You Think About the Roman Empire?
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're on TikTok, you've probably come across the trend going around of women asking the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Em...
Sixties Sex Symbol: 'The Devil Invented Brigitte Bardot'
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Dazzling starlet, Bardot reincarnate." Olivia Rodrigo's latest album had us thinking.. what really is the story behind the infamous Bardot? In the wo...
Sixties Sex Symbol: 'The Devil Invented Brigitte Bardot'
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Dazzling starlet, Bardot reincarnate." Olivia Rodrigo's latest album had us thinking.. what really is the story behind the infamous Bardot? In the wo...
"Who Was Mona Lisa?" The Muses Behind Our Most Famous Masterpieces
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the art world, behind every iconic masterpiece lies a narrative waiting to be discovered. This week, Stauney and Sadie are diving into the faces be...
"Who Was Mona Lisa?" The Muses Behind Our Most Famous Masterpieces
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the art world, behind every iconic masterpiece lies a narrative waiting to be discovered. This week, Stauney and Sadie are diving into the faces be...
Silently Speaking through Sculpture: Marisol Escobar
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of art history, only a few have made a big impact on how art is seen. Among famous artists, some special ones are often overlooked. This ...
Silently Speaking through Sculpture: Marisol Escobar
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of art history, only a few have made a big impact on how art is seen. Among famous artists, some special ones are often overlooked. This ...
Paradoxes of Purity: Portrayals of Women & Girlhood in 'The Scarlet Letter,' 'The Virgin Suicides,' and 'Lolita'"
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women's sexuality and their purity seem to be a topic that follows us throughout time. In this episode, Stauney and Sadie explore how societal views o...
Paradoxes of Purity: Portrayals of Women & Girlhood in 'The Scarlet Letter,' 'The Virgin Suicides,' and 'Lolita'"
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women's sexuality and their purity seem to be a topic that follows us throughout time. In this episode, Stauney and Sadie explore how societal views o...
The Hidden Harmonies of Backup Vocalists: Merry Clayton & Darlene Love
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Often in music, the prominence is placed on the title stars, without much regard to the people behind the scenes that help make the magic happen. This...
The Hidden Harmonies of Backup Vocalists: Merry Clayton & Darlene Love
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Often in music, the prominence is placed on the title stars, without much regard to the people behind the scenes that help make the magic happen. This...
Who run the world? Girls (& their Economic Power)
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Step aside wolves of wall street, this summer has been a tidal wave of economic girl power. Two big examples of this are Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour," e...
Who run the world? Girls (& their Economic Power)
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Step aside wolves of wall street, this summer has been a tidal wave of economic girl power. Two big examples of this are Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour," e...
The Only Female Film Director in the World: Alice Guy-Blaché
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the dazzling annals of cinema's history, there exists a remarkable figure whose name remains too often obscured by the shadows of time. Today, Stau...
The Only Female Film Director in the World: Alice Guy-Blaché
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the dazzling annals of cinema's history, there exists a remarkable figure whose name remains too often obscured by the shadows of time. Today, Stau...
The Jazz Age's Voice of Female Liberation: Ursula Parrot
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie takes us into the enchanting world of Ursula Parrott, a mysterious and talented writer of the Jazz Age, whose famous novel "Ex-Wife" ...
The Jazz Age's Voice of Female Liberation: Ursula Parrot
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie takes us into the enchanting world of Ursula Parrott, a mysterious and talented writer of the Jazz Age, whose famous novel "Ex-Wife" ...
Barbie Part 2: The Barbie Cinematic Universe
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Barbie world! This week, in our part two episode, we're diving headfirst into the enchanting world of the Barbie Cinematic Universe, especially...
Barbie Part 2: The Barbie Cinematic Universe
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Barbie world! This week, in our part two episode, we're diving headfirst into the enchanting world of the Barbie Cinematic Universe, especially...
Barbie Part 1: The Most Famous Doll in the World
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our most anticipated episode of the year! This week, Stauney and Sadie dive deep into the rich history of Barbie, tracing her origins fr...
Barbie Part 1: The Most Famous Doll in the World
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our most anticipated episode of the year! This week, Stauney and Sadie dive deep into the rich history of Barbie, tracing her origins fr...
Shattering the Greenhouse Ceiling: Beatrix Farrand
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the realm of landscape architecture, one name stands out as a true pioneer and visionary. This week Stauney introduces us to Beatrix Farrand, known...
Shattering the Greenhouse Ceiling: Beatrix Farrand
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the realm of landscape architecture, one name stands out as a true pioneer and visionary. This week Stauney introduces us to Beatrix Farrand, known...
A Woman's Report of War: Dickey Chapelle & "First to the Front" with Lorissa Rinehart
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst the chaos of war, one daring woman stood fearlessly behind the camera, capturing the untold stories and unyielding spirit of conflict—and the...
A Woman's Report of War: Dickey Chapelle & "First to the Front" with Lorissa Rinehart
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst the chaos of war, one daring woman stood fearlessly behind the camera, capturing the untold stories and unyielding spirit of conflict—and the...
A Cult Classic Author of Lesbian Fiction: Djuna Barnes
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine writing a book that was so obviously gay that the censorship committees couldn't even tell what it was. This week, Sadie brings us up to speed...
A Cult Classic Author of Lesbian Fiction: Djuna Barnes
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine writing a book that was so obviously gay that the censorship committees couldn't even tell what it was. This week, Sadie brings us up to speed...
The Dual Lens: The Male vs Female Gaze
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're no strangers to talking about "the male and female gaze" but do we know what this means and represents for the art and media we consume? This we...
The Dual Lens: The Male vs Female Gaze
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're no strangers to talking about "the male and female gaze" but do we know what this means and represents for the art and media we consume? This we...
The Disappearance of the First Singer-Songwriter: Connie Converse
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before Bob Dylan, a young woman in Greenwich New York wrote songs, sang, and played her guitar, becoming the first record of a modern singer-songwrite...
The Disappearance of the First Singer-Songwriter: Connie Converse
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before Bob Dylan, a young woman in Greenwich New York wrote songs, sang, and played her guitar, becoming the first record of a modern singer-songwrite...
A Sad Beige World: A Gradual Dissipation of Detail & Color
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've gone from vibrant hues to neutral "clean girl" and why is that? This week, Sadie and Stauney dive into the world of color and how the modern wor...
A Sad Beige World: A Gradual Dissipation of Detail & Color
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've gone from vibrant hues to neutral "clean girl" and why is that? This week, Sadie and Stauney dive into the world of color and how the modern wor...
Dramatic Diva or Misunderstood Prima Donna: Maria Callas
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie introduces us to Maria Callas, resilient and immensely gifted, who shattered barriers and redefined what it meant to be an opera star...
Dramatic Diva or Misunderstood Prima Donna: Maria Callas
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie introduces us to Maria Callas, resilient and immensely gifted, who shattered barriers and redefined what it meant to be an opera star...
The 'Not Like Other Girls' Impact: Misery Business Loves Company
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're taking it back to the 2000s and the internet phenomenon that swept through pop culture: the "not like other girls" trope. One of the ...
The 'Not Like Other Girls' Impact: Misery Business Loves Company
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're taking it back to the 2000s and the internet phenomenon that swept through pop culture: the "not like other girls" trope. One of the ...
The Savior of Samoan Siapo: Mary Jewett Pritchard
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Stauney introduces us to Mary Jewett Pritchard. Pritchard was a Samoan textile designer and cultural advocate and was instru...
The Savior of Samoan Siapo: Mary Jewett Pritchard
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Stauney introduces us to Mary Jewett Pritchard. Pritchard was a Samoan textile designer and cultural advocate and was instru...
Rivals of the Hollywood Rumor Mill: Louella Parsons & Hedda Hopper
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rivalry between Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons is legendary in the world of Hollywood gossip. For over two decades, these two powerful women vie...
Rivals of the Hollywood Rumor Mill: Louella Parsons & Hedda Hopper
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rivalry between Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons is legendary in the world of Hollywood gossip. For over two decades, these two powerful women vie...
The Women Who Gave the Disney Princesses a Voice
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney's iconic princess movies have captured the hearts of audiences around the world, but behind the magic are the real women who inspired the chara...
The Women Who Gave the Disney Princesses a Voice
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney's iconic princess movies have captured the hearts of audiences around the world, but behind the magic are the real women who inspired the chara...
The Inventor of the Mini Skirt: Mary Quant
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie tells us all about the inventor of the mini-skirt (and so much more!) popularized in the 1960s during the first "cool Britannica" era...
The Inventor of the Mini Skirt: Mary Quant
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie tells us all about the inventor of the mini-skirt (and so much more!) popularized in the 1960s during the first "cool Britannica" era...
The Spice Girls: Girl Power Generation
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Stauney and Sadie are discussing one of the most famous girl groups of all time. In the mid-1990s, a group of five young wom...
The Spice Girls: Girl Power Generation
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Stauney and Sadie are discussing one of the most famous girl groups of all time. In the mid-1990s, a group of five young wom...
From Poison to Praise: Edmonia Lewis
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stauney takes us through the life of Edmonia Lewis, the trailblazing biracial black and Native American sculptor whose neoclassical masterpieces capti...
From Poison to Praise: Edmonia Lewis
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stauney takes us through the life of Edmonia Lewis, the trailblazing biracial black and Native American sculptor whose neoclassical masterpieces capti...
Rita Moreno: Latina Legend of Golden Hollywood
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sadie is introducing us to Rita Moreno today, one of Hollywood's last living golden Hollywood stars and the only Latina star that was able to reach ma...
Rita Moreno: Latina Legend of Golden Hollywood
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sadie is introducing us to Rita Moreno today, one of Hollywood's last living golden Hollywood stars and the only Latina star that was able to reach ma...
How The Oscars Have Failed Women (and the Bechdel Test)
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking all about the world of cinema, and one of the oldest and biggest award ceremonies surrounding it all... The Academy Awards, nickn...
How The Oscars Have Failed Women (and the Bechdel Test)
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking all about the world of cinema, and one of the oldest and biggest award ceremonies surrounding it all... The Academy Awards, nickn...
The Nanny's Secret Street Photography: Vivian Maier
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stauney dives into the mysterious story of Vivian Maier, a nanny who took tens of thousands of street photos throughout her life... and nev...
The Nanny's Secret Street Photography: Vivian Maier
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stauney dives into the mysterious story of Vivian Maier, a nanny who took tens of thousands of street photos throughout her life... and nev...
Threads of Rebellion: How Fashion Shaped Feminism
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history, fashion has been an integral part of the feminist movement. From Bloomers and Suffragette colors to Pussyhats, the way individuals...
Threads of Rebellion: How Fashion Shaped Feminism
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history, fashion has been an integral part of the feminist movement. From Bloomers and Suffragette colors to Pussyhats, the way individuals...
A History of Black Women in Pop "Shine Bright" by Danyel Smith
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In February, we delved into "Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop" by Danyel Smith. It was such a beautiful read and really ope...
A History of Black Women in Pop "Shine Bright" by Danyel Smith
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In February, we delved into "Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop" by Danyel Smith. It was such a beautiful read and really ope...
Valley Girl Vernacular, like The Way Women Talk
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you have ever been like totally accused of sounding like Cher Horowitz?!! Don't worry, us too. In this episode, we tackle the unfai...
Valley Girl Vernacular, like The Way Women Talk
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you have ever been like totally accused of sounding like Cher Horowitz?!! Don't worry, us too. In this episode, we tackle the unfai...
The Lost Symphony That Survived: Florence Price
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie introduces us to Florence Price, an accomplished Black classical composer who persevered despite facing discrimination and limited op...
The Lost Symphony That Survived: Florence Price
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie introduces us to Florence Price, an accomplished Black classical composer who persevered despite facing discrimination and limited op...
Out of a Chick Flick Famine & Into a Rom-Com Renaissance
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we delve into the rich history of women's pictures and explore the evolution of romantic comedies or "chick flicks". From their glory days w...
Out of a Chick Flick Famine & Into a Rom-Com Renaissance
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we delve into the rich history of women's pictures and explore the evolution of romantic comedies or "chick flicks". From their glory days w...
Former Slave turned White House Seamstress: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stauney introduces us to Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley. Born into slavery and working as early as age four, Elizabeth dealt with the injustices ...
Former Slave turned White House Seamstress: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stauney introduces us to Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley. Born into slavery and working as early as age four, Elizabeth dealt with the injustices ...
The Early 'Stages' of Female Playwrights: The Provincetown Players
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking about the early origins of a community experimental theatre group called "The Provincetown Players" that produced some of Ame...
The Early 'Stages' of Female Playwrights: The Provincetown Players
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking about the early origins of a community experimental theatre group called "The Provincetown Players" that produced some of Ame...
A Life Cut Short by Her Signature Scarf: Isadora Duncan
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie introduces us to "The Mother of Modern Dance," Isadora Duncan. Known for her free-flowing dancing and choreography that began the mod...
A Life Cut Short by Her Signature Scarf: Isadora Duncan
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie introduces us to "The Mother of Modern Dance," Isadora Duncan. Known for her free-flowing dancing and choreography that began the mod...
Darling, We're Worried: How 'The Stepford Wives' Story is Re-Told in Every Phase of Feminism
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all heard the drama of 'Don't Worry, Darling' with rumors of spitting on co-stars, affairs with the director, phone calls about "Miss Flo" and much...
Darling, We're Worried: How 'The Stepford Wives' Story is Re-Told in Every Phase of Feminism
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all heard the drama of 'Don't Worry, Darling' with rumors of spitting on co-stars, affairs with the director, phone calls about "Miss Flo" and much...
Marie Antoinette's Personal Portrait Artist: Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stauney introduces us to the personal portrait artist of Marie Antoinette, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun. Vigée Le Brun was an early French pa...
Marie Antoinette's Personal Portrait Artist: Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stauney introduces us to the personal portrait artist of Marie Antoinette, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun. Vigée Le Brun was an early French pa...
The Reading Renaissance (and it's all thanks to #BookTok)
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reading is trendy again! Since the Harry Potter and Twilight craze, we haven't seen the internet as obsessed with books as they have been in the past ...
The Reading Renaissance (and it's all thanks to #BookTok)
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reading is trendy again! Since the Harry Potter and Twilight craze, we haven't seen the internet as obsessed with books as they have been in the past ...
"It's St. Nick, Not Nicole": The Yuletide Grief of Kin-Keeping
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presents and the patriarchy? Misogyny under the mistletoe? Santa and... sexism? Today we're talking about Christmas and the unfair division of holiday...
"It's St. Nick, Not Nicole": The Yuletide Grief of Kin-Keeping
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presents and the patriarchy? Misogyny under the mistletoe? Santa and... sexism? Today we're talking about Christmas and the unfair division of holiday...
The Romance of Holiday Hallmarks & "Faking Christmas" by Cindy Steel
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another monthly bonus book episode and this one is NOT to be missed with the cutest Christmas romance that filled Stauney and Sadie with absolute yule...
The Romance of Holiday Hallmarks & "Faking Christmas" by Cindy Steel
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another monthly bonus book episode and this one is NOT to be missed with the cutest Christmas romance that filled Stauney and Sadie with absolute yule...
Hollywood's Unsung Heroine: Shirley Booth
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although she was one of the first recipients of the Triple Crown, the first actress ever to win a Tony and Oscar for the same role, and one of the mos...
All I Want for Christmas is a Billboard Chart Topper
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year in December, you can expect to hear the same classic Christmas songs that cue you into the beginning of the holiday season. Whether it's th...
Grandma Moses: From Farm Girl to Folk Fine Artist
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stauney talks about a beloved American painter, Anna Mary Robertson Moses, also known as "Grandma" Moses. With a 20 year farming career alongside her ...
Essays on Music: "This Womans Work" with Evening Crickets
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's bonus book episode, we sat down to chat with Ruth from @eveningcrickets who recommended on TikTok, this month's book "This Woman's Wor...
The Memorable Words & Work of Maya Angelou
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sadie introduces us to one of the most accomplished women in history. Maya Angelou is one of those women who have been quoted so many times, it ...
The First Artists in Human History were Women
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you think of cave paintings, you think of animals and handprints and dark caves. But have you ever wondered who was behind those prehistoric works ...
Re-Designing a Kidnapped Childhood: Angel De Cora
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You probably haven't heard of Angle De Cora, (or Hinook-Mahiwi-Kalinaka) but this artist and designer from the Winnebago/Ho-chunk indigenous community...
A Pop Revival: Midnights, Takin' It Back & The Loneliest Time
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On October 21st the world was graced by THREE killer pop albums from three pop icons. Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album 'Midnights' breaking...
The First Monster Novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bonus episode perfect for the end of this spooky month and we're wrapping up with our thoughts after reading the iconic monster novel, Frankens...
Misunderstood Monsters of Mythology
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Halloween and the last official episode of More Than A Muse Monster month! Have you ever noticed modern monsters are mostly men... or some form o...
Mary Shelley: The Lightning Strike that Inspired Frankenstein
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's another installment of More Than A Muse Monster month! Today we're talking about the woman behind arguably the most famous gothic monster ever c...
The Undisputed Queen of Halloween: Winona Ryder
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever watched a Halloween classic, you've seen one of the most iconic spooky leading ladies ever - the extremely talented Winona Ryder. From ...
Are You Smarter than the Podcast Hosts? Our Annual Trivia Episode!
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are You Smarter than the Podcast Hosts? It's our podcast birthday and we're back with the second year of our trivia, to test our knowledge on all of t...
The Only Female Movie Monster Maker: Milicent Patrick
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
IT'S SPOOKY SEASON!!! We're so excited to kick off October with Stauney talking about Milicent Patrick, the only female movie monster maker, most know...
Fanny Brice & The Funny Girl Fiasco with Lena from 'Recovering Gleek'
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking FUNNY GIRL. Did you know that Fanny Brice was an actual female performer and comedian? We talk about the original inspiration...
Olivia Newton-John: From Country Charts to Grease Glory
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sadie memorializes the stunning Olivia Newton-John who just recently passed away. Although most famous for her starring role in Grease, the...